Early-Bird tickets are now available to purchase for the forthcoming Pet Industry Federation’s Forum & Awards event, making the current full Forum ticket price cheaper than prices in 2013. These prices will hold until Monday 18 August.

Taking place this year at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, nr Towcester, Northamptonshire, near Silverstone, from Thursday 23-Friday 24 October 2014, the inspirational line-up of speakers, includes:

Bob Phibbs (left) – The US retail expert will deliver an exciting and interactive merchandising workshop offering easy-to-implement hints and tips for retailers to help them move product. Bob will also run two smaller seminar sessions on how to compete successfully. Bob is an outstanding speaker, who has given presentations on retailing all over the world – it is not a talk to be missed!

Steve Charman – Commercial Director of Pets Corner, Steve Charman, has agreed to speak at the Forum giving an insight into retailing from his perspective

Ralph Chiti – Google’s Media Strategy Consultant will talk about how businesses of all sizes can take advantage of Google

Mark Berisford-Smith – HSBC’s Chief Economist will give an overview of the latest economic situation

William Higham – The founder of consumer trends consultancy ‘Next Big Thing’ will talk about forthcoming trends which are set to impact the pet industry

There will also be a talk on the latest stats on global market data, and a speed-networking session, as well as a selection of breakout sessions – smaller, more interactive workshops - on a range of topics – all of which which are included in the price of the Forum ticket.

The Pet Industry Awards dinner will then take place during the evening of Thursday 23 October, where Award winners will receive their trophies from boxing legend Frank Bruno MBE. This will be against the background of a spectacular and memorable Monte Carlo themed evening.

The ice-breaker afternoon just ahead of the Forum will provide opportunities for rally driving, a fundraising golf tournament and discounted spa treatments at Whittlebury Hall’s renowned spa facilities, to be followed by an evening supper and pub quiz back at the hotel in the evening.

Further details, including details of discounted accommodation available at the venue hotel, and online registration are available from the Forum’s website at www.piffa.co.uk

Sponsors for this year’s event are Crown Petfoods, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Mars Petcare, Nestle Purina, Burgess Pet Care, Pedigree Wholesale, PATS, Jelf, Harrison Clark Rickerbys, Compton Hall, and PIF Telecom.